Work begins on £1.2 million CT Scanner upgrade at RSH
Work has begun to install two new hi-tech CT scanners as part of a £1.2 million upgrade at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
CT scanners use X-rays and a computer to create detailed images of the inside of the body. The new scanners are a significant upgrade on the existing machine at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). The upgrade will provide rapid trauma imaging, cancer follow-up imaging and allow for new services to be provided such as cardiac imaging.
Work on the upgrade began last month with the first new CT scanner due to be installed by the end of April. Staff will receive training in how to use the new scanner during May.
The existing CT scanner will continue to be used until staff have received training in how to use the new one.
The second new scanner is due to be installed by the end of June.
Debbie Jones, Radiology Care Group Manager at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, said: “We’re delighted work has begun to install these new CT scanners, which will bring state-of-the art imaging to Shropshire. The CT Service at RSH is a critical part of the Trust’s Trauma Unit and Emergency Department.
It is also essential to the management of in-patients’ care throughout the hospital.
“Demand for CT referrals has increased 13 per-cent year-on-year over the past three years and to meet this demand and improve the service for the people of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales, we are replacing the existing scanner and installing a second which will allow us to increase our capacity.
“We apologise for any disruption that may be caused as a result of the work but would like to reiterate that there will be no interruption to emergency imaging at RSH and minimal disruption to other services.
“Both of the new scanners will be in use by the end of June and will bring benefits to our patients, staff and the service we provide.”
